Bucs receiver Vincent Jackson is widely known as a devoted supporter of military personnel and their families.

And in recent days, he took a bigger step in showing the appreciation for service members he learned as the son of a career soldier, joining Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning and others on a USO tour of the Middle East.

Jackson’s concern for service members led him to create the Jackson in Action 83 Foundation, the goal of which is to “help deployed families deal with the emotional, physical and educational challenges with their children,” according to its website.

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